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4 Active Projects

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ACLU Wisconsin

Wisconsin Election Protection Volunteer Attorney Observer Program

Protecting the right to vote through nonpartisan poll monitoring

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Helping Ourselves to Transform

In-custody deaths in the state of Maryland

Will help identify preventive medical care & accountability to deaths in jails.

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

LWV of Wisconsin Election Observation - August 2024

Monitor the voter experience & prevent disenfranchisement during the 8/13...

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National Lawyers Guild

Legal Volunteers for RNC 2024

Provide legal support to protesters and organizers at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.

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Election Official Legal Defense Network

Meet EOLDN at the ABA Equal Justice Conference

Learn about EOLDN & the need for pro bono attorneys to defend election...

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Election Official Legal Defense Network

Pro Bono Attorneys Needed to Defend Election Officials

Help election officials facing threats, fines, or suspension for performing...

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Florida Election Protection Coalition

Voting Rights Legal Monitor - November 5th

Rapid response to voting rights issues, conduct accessibility reviews of poll...

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We The Action

Safeguarding the 2024 Election: The Role for Lawyers

Join We The Action and the NYC Bar Association on April 16 at 6pm ET for a...

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Revive My Vote

Status of Right to Vote

Client seeking to understand if their right to vote was unduly stripped due...

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Hub3

Election law advice

Increase voter turnout through an innovative program

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The Carter Center

Annex documents for electoral law training guide

Empower law students in electoral law for effective democracy.

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The Democracy Capacity Project

Democracy Capacity Building - General Corporate Compliance

Help research state law for this democracy capacity enhancing resource series

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Rock the Vote

Parse complicated election materials (ballot curing)

Get voters accurate information on tracking and curing their ballots

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Kentucky Civic Engagement Table

Kentucky Civic Engagement Voter Protection

This will allow us to flag election violations

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Rock the Vote

Research Election Policies and Procedures

Get voters accurate information on tracking and curing their ballots

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Arizona Democracy Resource Center

Election Protection AZ Command Center

Help make sure every vote counts.

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Arizona Democracy Resource Center

Election Protection AZ Legal Working Group

Help prepare on the ground organizations to respond to elections threats &...

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The Democracy Capacity Project

State Rules for Nonprofits Assistance with Voting

Get local grassroots groups the info they need to comply with law!

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The Democracy Capacity Project

Democracy Capacity Building - State Ecosystem Mapping

Help map democracy capacity efforts in the states

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Fix the Court

Drafting Legislative "Fixes" for a Judiciary Run Amok

The 3rd branch is now the most powerful, least accountable branch. We need...

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The CivicLab

Economic Justice & Public School Funding - Stopping the National Steal!

Stop the ANNUAL theft of over $20 billion from America's public school systems.

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Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health

Abortion Nursing Corps

Increase patient and clinic capacity by placing RNs at clinical sites for a...

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Rise Up, Inc

Help Hold Campuses Accountable for Incidents Sexual Violence

Currently colleges and universities are not required to report incidents that...

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Rise Up, Inc

Help Students Ban Racist Native Mascots

1 in 19 U.S. public high schools has a Native American mascot, causing harm...

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Rise Up, Inc

Help Improve Sustainable Agricultural Infrastructure

Strengthen benefits for small farmers to encourage sustainable agriculture

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Rise Up, Inc

Fight Discriminatory Access to PrEP Medication

Critical medications should be available to all, regardless of sexual...

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Rise Up, Inc

Help Expand Music Education Through Legislative Reform

Music education has transformational power and ought to be core curriculum

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Government Accountability Project

Protected Speech: Comparative International Law Research Project

Strengthening & expanding the scope of whistleblower protection laws

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Groundwork Project

Train community organizers in the legal landscape around political advocacy work

Help ensure that progressive dollars are impactfully spent in red states.

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Bluebonnet Data

Hard side/soft side communication in campaign space

Understanding how data can be discussed and shared across hundreds of...

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Redistricting Data Hub

Researching State-Level Minority Voting Protections

Help us understand what Voting Rights Act (VRA)-like language exists at the...

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Help GenZ Girl Gang Incorporate and Obtain C3 Status

GGG is an organization designed to redefine sisterhood for a new generation.

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STAR ALLIANCE (.org)

CHILDREN'S WELFARE HOME • Joint Venture Agreement with StarAlliance.org

Provide for urgent crowdfunding cooperation • Protect 50 orphans & strengthen...

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The CivicLab

The TIF Elimination Project

Stop the ANNUAL theft of over $20 billion from America's public school systems.

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Bluebonnet Data

Advising on a NDA/IP Agreement for a volunteer org

Bluebonnet has trained over 800 individuals through our Data Fellowship.

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Election Official Legal Defense Network

Pro Bono Attorneys Needed to Defend Election Officials

Help election officials facing threats, fines, or suspension for performing...

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Marijuana Justice

Stop Youth Criminalization for Marijuana in VA

Help end youth criminalization for marijuana offenses

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Marijuana Justice

Richmond Marijuana Ordinances & Resolutions

Help end DSS child removal solely for marijuana possession or use by guardian

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Community Change

501(c)(4) Incorporation to Amplify Black Women's Voices

Organizing Black women in the Midwest around policy issues impacting them and...

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Marijuana Justice

Help End Virginia's Cannabis Prohibition

Help end Virginia's cannabis prohibition through legislative proposals.

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Inclusive America

Empower Government to Assess Diversity

Ensure our government's accountability arm truly advances diversity, equity,...

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Democracy Policy Network

New 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Compliance, 501(h) Election Review, and 501c(4) Forms 1023 and...

Support us as we ensure our 501(c)(3) activites are compliant and help set up...

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Inclusive America

Legislative Advocacy

We are seeking help to develop and execute a legislative strategy to systemic...

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Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops

VA Prison Society

Create legislation that allows official prison visitors the right to visit...

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BlockPower

ID Verification and Storage

This will significantly increase the efficiency and efficacy of our platform...

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Government Accountability Project

Whistleblower Rapid Response Intake Volunteers for Election Protection

Whistleblowers are critical to protecting democracy. Join us to prevent the...

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The Boarding School

Advise youth-led startup nonprofit on 501c3 roles and restrictions

Help the first and only nonprofit in the U.S. working to get young people on...

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Voter Protection Corps Education & Advocacy Fund

Help Texas voters at the polls during the 2020 general election

More people will be voting in person in Texas than anywhere else in the...

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Alianza for Progress

Assess Potential Defamation Claims

We want to keep engaging our community and making a difference, and we can't...

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National Lawyers Guild

Legal Observer Program

The National Lawyers Guild is a leading organizer of Legal Observer (LO)...

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Trans Matters Now

Help Trans Matters Now With Nonprofit Formation/Recognition

Trans Matters Now exists to assist the trans population in the U.S. with...

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The Leadership Conference Education Fund's Census Counts Campaign

Counsel Organizations on How To Add Census Outreach to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Plans

Census data distributes money and power. Help groups with limited resources...

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Persist Brooklyn

Help Grassroots Electoral Non-Profit File for Incorporation

Your work will help us to expand our reach and deepen our impact at a...

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Voter Protection Corps Education & Advocacy Fund

Serve as a Poll Worker in Texas on July 14th

Help voters during the Texas primary runoff and help VPC prepare for the...

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VoteTripling.org

Develop Privacy Policy + Terms and Conditions for Progressive Voter Turnout...

We want to assure the folks from the progressive movement that visit our site...

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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Pro Bono/Public Service Program

Remote Pro Bono Project(s) Needed for University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Law...

UMKC law students are eager to assist lawyers at nonprofit organizations and...

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Foresight2020

Incorporate Foresight2020 as a nonprofit

Once we incorporate as a 501c3, we will be able to raise funding and support...

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Bluebonnet Data

Advise Campaign Data Volunteer Training Org on 501(c)(4) Formation

Becoming a (c)4 nonprofit will help us more clearly define our organization...

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Texas Observer

Help Texas Observer Apply for Federal Relief Loans

Allow TxO to continue producing its investigative journalism.

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Center for Secure and Modern Elections

State Tracking for Digital Resource on Elections and COVID-19

We will reach voters in all 56 states and voting territories with the...

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Swing Left

Research state level compliance for Swing Left

Help us understand state level laws and provide guidance to our volunteers.

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Inclusive America

Inclusive America - Memo on 2020 Candidate Pledge

We are planning to engage all 2020 candidates for president and beyond to...

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JustFix

Create open data legislation for tenants rights

This model legislation will make it possible for tenants, organizers, and...

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Empowered To Run

Unlock Major Foundation Grant Supporting Candidate Training

Immediately support training 100+ state & local candidates and enable our...

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Swing Left

Voter Registration in Person Guidance in Swing Left’s Super States

Help our team create voter registration guidelines for grassroots volunteers

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Turnout

Trademark Infringement Claim Threat

Turnout is an app that enables young activists to get involved in our...

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Water For Grassroots

Review a simple privacy policy for a new website

Help expand voter registration in Florida

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International Center for Growth in Connection

Help an Exciting New Non-Profit in its Start-Up Phase!

ICGC aspires to help create a more relational world, in which rampant...

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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Help Civil Rights Organization Research Trump Judicial Nominees

President Trump and his Senate allies are packing the federal bench with...

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Inclusive America

Inclusive America - Draft Volunteer Agreement / NDA

Empower us to work with volunteers

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OneMillionOfUs

OneMillionOfUs Seeking 501c(3) Status

We are mobilizing 1M+ young people across America to register and turnout to...

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Run for Something

Run for Something First Step State Guides

We are an ambitious, hungry team seeking to change the face of politics in...

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Ohio Fair Courts Alliance

Ohio Fair Courts Speakers Bureau

Spark more awareness of the importance of judicial elections and inspire...

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Rise

Rise Presidential Challenge + Student Voting Initiative

Spotlight the College Affordability Crisis via the 2020 Presidential Race &...

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Children's Defense Fund

Help Influence 2020 Presidential Election discussion on child poverty (~10 Hours)

Lift the importance of ending child poverty in the national dialogue...

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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Help Civil Rights Organization Research Trump Judicial Nominees

President Trump and his Senate allies are packing the federal bench with...

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Register 2 Vote

Comprehensive Review of State specific Voter Registration Laws

We are looking to register millions of new voters through volunteer action...

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C.O.O.K. Alliance

Foodie and/or legislative Lawyers: Help Write Model Legislation for New CA Home Cooking...

Help protect new gig economy workers

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Michigan United

Amicus Brief to Support Paid Sick Days in Michigan

Hundreds of thousands of low-income workers will get access to paid sick days

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Run for Something

Run for Something First Step State Guides

Run for Something recruits and supports young progressives running for local...

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Run for Something

Run for Something First Step State Guides

Run for Something recruits and supports young progressives running for local...

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Stacey Abrams for Governor Voter Protection Project

Stacey Abrams for Governor Voter Protection Project

The Abrams for Governor campaign is working to ensure that every single...

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Nelson for Senate

Florida United States Senate Recount Effort

The Nelson for Senate team is looking for recount observers. Please help...

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Demand Justice

Supreme Court Nomination: Letters to the Editor

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh will have tremendous consequences for...

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Alliance for Justice

Update State Lobbying Registration Thresholds

We currently have a factsheet that describes the thresholds or triggers for...

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Nevada Recalls

Help Protect Democratic Senate Majority in Nevada!

In Nevada, Republicans are attempting to recall three Nevada senators to try...

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Run for Something

Help young candidates navigate legal requirements to run for office!

Run for Something is working on a special project to assemble guides to...